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Bestatin 40 belongs to the group of prescription drugs prescribed by doctors to treat hyperlipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia. To ensure effective use, patients need to carefully read the instructions and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
1. What is Bestatin 40?
Bestatin 40 has the main content of Simvastatin - 40 mg, supporting the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipidemia. The drug has the registration number for circulation in Vietnam is VN-18849-15. Bestatin 40 belongs to the ETC group – prescription from a doctor. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, the drug is packaged in boxes of 10 blisters or 100 blisters x 10 tablets.
Bestatin 40 has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture. The drug should be stored in a dry, clean place, the temperature is below 30°C, not wet, and protected from sunlight.
2. What are the effects of Bestatin 40?
Uses of the drug Bestatin 40 to support the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, cardiovascular prevention in patients with hypercholesterolemia.
Hyperlipidemia has the following cases:
Lowers total cholesterol, lowers the Triglyceride index. Increases HDL-Cholesterol index in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia Bestatin 40 drug supports the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in heterozygous and homozygous families. Bestatin 40 is an adjunct to the treatment of young patients, aged 10-17 years (female patients who have had menstruation for 1 year or more) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Cholesterol:
Reduce the rate of myocardial infarction Using the drug Bestatin 40 for coronary reconstruction procedures Limit mortality rate Limit stroke, temporary cerebral ischemia
3. Contraindications to the drug Bestatin 40
Bestatin 40 is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients who are sensitive or allergic to any of the active ingredients in the drug Pregnant women and lactating women should not use Bestatin 40 Liver patients and prolonged elevation of plasma transaminases Myopathy secondary to the use of other lipid-lowering drugs Concomitant use with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 Concomitant use with danazol, cyclosporine, gemfibrozil
4. Dosage and how to use Bestatin 40
In order for Bestatin 40 to be effective, patients need to know the dosage and how to use it safely.
4.1. How to take Bestatin 40 Only use Bestatin 40 for adults, do not use Bestatin 40 for children under 10 years of age Take Bestatin 40 only once a day in the evening, can be taken with meals or before meals Patients before and during the treatment of Bestatin 40 should abstain from foods containing cholesterol. 4.2. Dosage of Bestatin 40 The usual recommended dose in adults: 5-10mg/time/day/evening. Maintenance dose: 5-40mg/time/day/evening Children from 10-17 years old (female patients with menstrual period over 1 year): 10mg/time/day/evening. Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: 40mg/time/day, taken in the evening or 80mg/time/day Prevention of cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia: 20-40mg/time/day/evening Patients with hypertriglyceridemia Blood: 10 - 20mg/time/day/evening Patients with renal failure: 5mg/time/day/evening
5. Side effects of the drug Bestatin 40
In addition to the use of Bestatin 40, during use, Bestatin 40 may cause patients to appear some unwanted side effects.
Nervous system disorders: Headache, dizziness, paresthesias Digestive tract disorders: Abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, flatulence, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux thick-esophagus. Skin and skin tissue disorders: Pruritus, urticaria, rash Musculoskeletal disorders: Muscle spasms, arthralgia, muscle weakness, myalgia, neck pain, extremity pain, back pain,... Systemic disorders: Fatigue, asthenia, peripheral edema, chest pain Psychiatric disorders: Experiencing various types of sleep disturbances
6. Handling missed dose – overdose Bestatin 40
In case of overdose of Bestatin 40: If there are dangerous symptoms, it is necessary to call an ambulance to assist in timely handling. Family members need to provide the doctor with all the prescriptions the patient is taking. If you miss a dose of Bestatin 40: If you forget a dose of Bestatin 40, take it as soon as you remember. If the missed dose is close to the time of the next dose, the patient should skip the missed dose to take the next dose as usual. Never take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. The content of the article helps readers understand the use of Bestatin 40, how to use it effectively. The information in this article is compiled from various sources and is for reference only. Before taking Bestatin 40, patients need to contact a specialist to receive accurate advice.
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